Detached house for sale in Warminster BA12, 5 Bedroom

A superb opportunity to purchase a substantial period home of great character and space in the highly sought after village of Corsley.

The original house is believed to have been part of the Longleat Estate and has been transformed by later additions, yet retains the character and architectural style of the original parts.

The home has been subject to a sympathetic and stylish schedule of modernisation and refurbishment in recent years. The arrangement and flow of the accommodation is a particular feature, offering ultimate versatility in how it can be used.

The generous, characterful accommodation comprises a superb heart of the home kitchen/dining/family room with a range of built in storage, range cooker and island providing additional work space. This is open to the dining and seating area that has ample space for a substantial table and informal seating area next to the log burning stove. Adjacent to the kitchen/dining/family room is the formal dual aspect sitting room that has a warming fireplace with a log burning stove and exposed beams and stone feature wall. There is a sizeable yet cosy snug, perfect for informal evenings and a generous useful utility/boot room with a full range of built in storage cupboards. A well-appointed cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor there are five bedrooms. The first floor has been well configured creating a master bedroom with modernised en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are well proportioned, three excellent doubles and a single or study. The remaining bedrooms are serviced by an updated, well presented family bathroom.

We thoroughly recommend an internal inspection at your earliest opportunity to appreciate the deceptive accommodation this home offers.

Situation
The property lies within the village of Corsley which has three pubs, a church and village hall and is almost equidistant between the market towns of Warminster and Frome. The Georgian city of Bath lies approximately 15 miles. Nestled on the edge of the Longleat estate, open countryside is situated close by.

The property is conveniently positioned on the edge of the sought after village of Corsley that has two pubs, a church and village hall and is perfectly situated equidistant between the market towns of Warminster and Frome. The thriving community also benefits from a sports field, tennis courts and reading room. Frome is approximately two miles away and offers a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities to include library, sports centre, swimming pool, schools, churches, doctors' and dentists' surgeries, hospital and post office. Warminster also benefits from a main line railway station to London Waterloo whilst the nearby A303 provides excellent road links to London to the east and Exeter to the west. Local attractions include Longleat House and Safari Park, Shearwater Lake, Stourhead and Salisbury Plain.

Outside
The property is idyllically situated behind large timber gates which lead to the gravelled driveway and turning area, providing secure off road parking for multiple vehicles. The detached double garage can be found to the left with double doors, power, light and access to the workshop. Planning permission has been obtained for the double garage to be converted into a single garage with annex downstairs and office/gym upstairs. To the front of the property is a small garden laid to lawn with beautiful, mature shrubs and trees adding charm to the already striking home. To the rear of the home the substantial garden is mainly laid to lawn and wraps around either side of the property. Adjacent to the kitchen/dining room and snug is a lovely patioed area, perfect for al-fresco entertaining in the summer days. There is a separate area of garden which is used by the current owners as a productive vegetable plot. A sizeable stone shed provides additional useful storage.